Ionic Bonding Warm Ups

Which of the following best describes an ionic bond?

• A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

• A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

• A bond formed by the sharing of protons between atoms.

• A bond formed by the sharing of neutrons between atoms.

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What is the role of polyatomic ions in ionic compounds?

• They act as individual atoms.

• They act as a single unit with a charge.

• They do not participate in bonding.

• They always form covalent bonds.

An ionic bond is the attraction between: (Select ALL that apply)

• oppositely charged ions

• similarly charged ions

• metals and nonmetals

• neutral atoms

• cations and anions

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Ionic bonds typically form between

• A metal and a nonmetal

• Two nonmetals

• Two metals

• A metalloid and a metal

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Which of the following is a property of ionic compounds?

• Low melting point

• High melting point

• Poor electrical conductivity when dissolved in water

• Soft and flexible

Which of the following is an example of an ionic compound?

• H₂O

• CO₂

• NaCl

• CH₄

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

• Ionic bonding involves the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the transfer of electrons.

• Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

• Both ionic and covalent bonding involve the sharing of electrons.

• Both ionic and covalent bonding involve the transfer of electrons.

When ionic compounds form what is the overall charge?

• neutral

• positive

• negative

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What is responsible for bringing cations and anions together?

• the size of the ions

• the opposite charges are attracted to one another

• the similar charges are attracted to one another

• depends on what period they're in

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This image shows the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine. What does the red arrow show?

• electrons being shared

• electrons being transferred to Fluorine

• electrons being transferred to Lithium

• electrons being destroyed

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